United Kingdom - Polystyrene, In Primary Forms - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Polystyrene Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Polystyrene Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Polystyrene Imports in the UK
- Polystyrene Exports in the UK
Polystyrene Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
In August 2023, the average polystyrene import price amounted to $1,965 per ton, waning by -11.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in January 2023 an increase of 15% against the previous month. The import price peaked at $3,039 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($4,555 per ton), while the price for Poland ($1,368 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
Polystyrene Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average polystyrene export price amounted to $1,802 per ton, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked at $2,926 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($3,991 per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($583 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Polystyrene Imports in the UK
In 2022, polystyrene imports into the UK fell rapidly to 108K tons, dropping by -34.2% on 2021. Overall, imports saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 164K tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.
In value terms, polystyrene imports declined notably to $267M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 123%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $350M, and then contracted notably in the following year.
Import of Polystyrene in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Germany | 50.4 | 54.5 | 98.9 | 73.0 | 13.1% |
Belgium | 31.1 | 26.2 | 46.9 | 45.0 | 13.1% |
France | 41.0 | 26.6 | 29.1 | 42.9 | 1.5% |
Netherlands | 22.1 | 13.4 | 12.1 | 25.9 | 5.4% |
Finland | 11.7 | 11.6 | 34.5 | 16.6 | 12.4% |
Poland | 0.9 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 13.1 | 144.2% |
Turkey | N/A | 0.1 | 7.1 | 10.9 | 944.0% |
Italy | 9.7 | 6.3 | 13.5 | 10.8 | 3.6% |
Norway | 0.4 | 0.1 | 4.9 | 8.5 | 177.0% |
Austria | 2.5 | 1.8 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 30.8% |
Ireland | 3.2 | 2.4 | 75.8 | 1.4 | -24.1% |
Others | 18.3 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 13.7 | -9.2% |
Total | 191 | 157 | 350 | 267 | 11.8% |
Top Suppliers of Polystyrene to the UK in 2022:
- Germany (27.2K tons)
- Belgium (20.2K tons)
- France (19.3K tons)
- Netherlands (10.0K tons)
- Finland (6.3K tons)
- Poland (4.8K tons)
- Italy (4.3K tons)
- Turkey (4.1K tons)
- Norway (3.4K tons)
- Austria (2.1K tons)
- Ireland (0.3K tons)
Polystyrene Exports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of polystyrene exported from the UK fell to 13K tons, with a decrease of -10.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year.
In value terms, polystyrene exports fell to $23M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $26M, and then declined in the following year.
Export of Polystyrene in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
Germany | 1.3 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 53.5% |
Malaysia | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 54.7% |
Belgium | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 65.1% |
France | 3.4 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 1.8 | -19.1% |
Netherlands | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 33.9% |
Turkey | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 12.6% |
Ireland | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -36.5% |
United States | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 | -6.5% |
Poland | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 6.3% |
Sweden | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0% |
Bangladesh | 1.1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | -23.1% |
Spain | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0% |
Hong Kong SAR | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 | -35.6% |
Others | 4.7 | 2.2 | 5.6 | 3.4 | -10.2% |
Total | 21.3 | 19.5 | 26.4 | 22.9 | 2.4% |
Top Export Markets for Polystyrene from the UK in 2022:
- Malaysia (2442.6 tons)
- Germany (2424.1 tons)
- Belgium (2001.8 tons)
- Turkey (858.3 tons)
- Netherlands (659.2 tons)
- Hong Kong SAR (655.5 tons)
- France (440.8 tons)
- Bangladesh (397.4 tons)
- Spain (356.8 tons)
- Ireland (343.9 tons)
- United States (322.0 tons)
- Sweden (284.4 tons)
- Poland (250.6 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the polystyrene market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20162035 - Expansible polystyrene, in primary forms
- Prodcom 20162039 - Polystyrene, in primary forms (excluding expansible polystyrene)
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
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- Per Capita consumption
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
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7. PRODUCTION
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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